Requirements for secondary education graduates from the EU, EEA or Switzerland

The applicants, who have obtained secondary education in the EU, EEA or Switzerland and if the issued diploma includes the assessment of the study language proficiency, which is equivalent to B2 level or higher, are not required to provide an internationally recognized language proficiency certificate and can apply for studies without additional proof of the study language knowledge.

If the previous diploma does not include the assessment of the study language proficiency, which is equivalent to B2 level or higher, the assessment of this language will be organized remotely by each Latvian higher education institutions, using online tools.

Requirements for the secondary education graduates from other countries

In the academic year 2020/2021, the level of the study language proficiency of the applicants from other countries except the EU, EEA or Switzerland, could either be proven by an internationally recognized language proficiency certificate or assessed by each Latvian higher education institution.

1. Internationally recognized language proficiency certificate

If the applicant can provide an internationally recognized language proficiency certificate issued in the last five years, the score should be equal or higher than standard B2.

The knowledge usually should correspond IELTS 5.5-6.5, TOEFL (PBT) 500-550 or TOEFL (IBT) 70-90. The specific score depends on the university and study level. 

2. Assessment by Latvian higher education institutions

If the applicant cannot provide an internationally recognized language proficiency certificate issued in the last five years, the assessment by each Latvian higher education institutions will be provided by applying a unified methodology based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The assessment is organized remotely, using online tools.

Requirements for graduates obtained previous education in study language

In the case, when an applicant has previously acquired the secondary or higher education in English or other study language, which is mentioned in the certificate or in an official document issued by the higher education institution, no internationally recognized language proficiency certificate is required to be provided. Be aware that some universities may set additional study language online exam in this case.

Institution-specific requirements 

Higher education institution sets other entry regulations accordingly to the chosen study programme.

These institution-specific requirements can include assesment of previous marks in academic transcripts, exams and tests in specific subjects, as well as online interviews. 

Additional requirements on what other documents need to be submitted are determined by each individual education institution according to the entrance regulations, therefore check these regulations on the websites of universites.

Requirements for graduate students

Applicants, who wish to purse master level studies, must have completed bachelor-level studies, for doctoral-level studies completed master level studies.

Requirements for exchange students

Student exchange is based on bilateral agreements between partner institutions or different exchange programs, for example Erasmus+, facilitating higher education students to study and train abroad during the course of the programme. Further information on application conditions and procedures is available on the respective university's webpage.